Sea Breeze is a 2 bedroom cottage on the shores of Lake Ontario. Only 1 hour and 20 minutes away from Toronto, this cottage is perfect to get away from city life. The cottage has a beautiful view of the lake and during mid to late-August, the waterline recedes to reveal a sandy beach. Sea Breeze was professionally renovated by the tv show Income Property! This idyllic location right on the shores of Lake Ontario has a shoreline that offers hard sand bottom and shallow water up to mid to late August then an expanse of sandy beach appears when the water levels change. The cottage is pretty great too. Only 1 hour and 20 minutes east of Toronto (125 km), this quiet and relaxing lakefront cottage sits on a large grassy and private lot. The spectacular southerly view is the most striking aspect of the location and at night you can see the lights of Rochester across the water. The patio is a great spot to enjoy the views and a set of steps (about 12 stairs) leads from this deck down to the water. which is around a foot deep with hard sand underfoot. There is a sandy beach that is revealed in late summer as the Lake Ontario water levels recede, however, this is not a guaranteed event as it depends on many factors, including spring rainfall and levels of spring run-off. There is a small public beach to one side. The lawned gardens have lots of seating on the patio. With a barbecue, firepit and plenty of garden lighting, we can imagine many evenings spent outside listening to the waves lapping at the shore and marveling at the canopy of stars. The entrance to the cottage leads into a living area with sliding doors to the deck and an open-plan living and dining area. The space has been used effectively to create a delightful sitting room with a bookcase packed full of DVDs and paperbacks. There are lots of board games in the armoire so you won't be short of things to do if the weather is less than perfect. The two bedroms are off the living area - one has a queen, the other has a double bed with single bunk over top. The kitchen is comprehensively equipped and has a full size fridge and dishwasher along with laundry facilities. There is a large bathroom off the kitchen. This is one of the Great Lakes so expect the water to be unpredictable at times with occasional stormy weather offering some of natures great visuals! Watercraft are not provided at this cottage because of this, however you can rent a boat from nearby Brighton Harbourfront Marina. Enjoy the local towns of Colborne, Brighton, and Cobourg and revel in the countryside of Northumberland county to the north. There's cross country skiing in the Northumberland Forest and down hill at Batawa Ski Hill or at Brimacombe, near Oshawa. This is a terrific location for being as active or relaxed as you want. With plenty to see and do in the area - Presquile Provincial Park within a short distance, and famed Sandbanks a 40 minute drive - as well as the picturesque towns of Cobourg and Port Hope close by, you won't be short of things to do. Inside the Cottage • Sleeps up to 6 (Maximum 4 adults) • 2 bedrooms (1 Queen; 1 double with single bunk over top ) Sofa bed in living room • 4-piece bathroom - tub with shower surround • Fully equipped kitchen with fridge, stove, microwave, dishwasher, beer fridge and many small appliances • Flat screen TV, satellite (Shaw), DVD player, iPod dock, and XBOX 360 entertainment centre • High speed internet (Wi-Fi) • Living room with sliding doors to patio • Dining area with seating for 6 • Air conditioning • Washer/dryer • Ontario Provincial Parks pass included for duration (1 vehicle) • Large selection of books, DVDs, board games, CDs and video games Outside the Cottage • Propane BBQ • Large grassy lawn • Outdoor games (volley ball, badminton, frisbee, croquet) • Firepit Things you need to know: • Waterfront is a southern exposure • Linens, indoor and outdoor towels provided for all reservations • Post departure cleaning is included with rentals. The cottage is expected to be left in a tidy condition • <li>Garbage and recycling removal prior to departure is required</li> • Waterline is high in spring and recedes to reveal a sandy beach in mid to late-August. • Pets are welcome at this property • The hot tub mentioned in some reviews is no longer at the cottage • Make sure to bring along your favorite spices and oils to ensure you have enough for your favorite recipes. Waterfront A set of steps (about 12 stairs) leads down to the water. During late-July/early-August, the water level begins to recede which, by mid to late- August, leaves a delightul sandy beach. In the spring the water at the foot of the stairs is about a foot deep Trivia The local town of Colborne was named after Sir John Colborne, Lieutenant Governor of Upper Canada, in 1829. Colborne is the home of the Big Apple, a tourist attraction located along Highway 401. With a height of 10.7 metres (35 ft) and diameter of 11.6 m A supplemental information form (under 5 min to complete) which includes information on the guests and agreeing to our rental agency's terms and conditions is required to be completed to finalize the booking.